100 aces (41.25ha) Lifestyle property

The owners are delighted to offer this superb property. Set on 100 acres (41.25 hectares), single title, of good red soil, connected to the Proston Rural Water Supply Scheme, fully fenced paddocks with well-established improved grasses and forages, and a 3ha Spotted Gum and Flindersia timber plantation (planted 2005). Extensive weed eradication has been carried out and the property looks fantastic. Suits cattle, horses, grassy hay farm, trees, cropping, BnB business - your lifestyle choice! Currently stocks 20-25 head beef cattle year-round.

Located 2.5km from the town of Proston and equidistant to Murgon and Wondai (35km) and Kingaroy (58km), this property boasts the best scrub country the South Burnett has to offer. Uniquely located atop a broad ridge there are expansive views to the West (Pretty Tree Mountains), East (Boat Mountain) and South (Bunya Mountains).

The original farmhouse (built circa 1910) has been exquisitely renovated and consists of original timber flooring, spacious master bedroom with ensuite and built-in robes, 2 queen sized bedrooms, a unique loft-style office/studio space, fireplace, family bathroom, open plan kitchen with dishwasher and 5-burner stove with bi-energy oven (gas and electric). The original 12-foot ceilings have been raked to the roofline creating an unforgettable sense of space and atmosphere. Fans throughout and split system air conditioning in the lounge/dining, master and one bedroom. Wide verandas on 3 sides and spectacular rural views from every room. Enclosed downstairs utility room is very spacious and combines laundry and additional built-in storage. House is connected to 3 rainwater tanks with a first flush system, collectively providing 60,000 litres water storage. The farmhouse boasts an established orchard with lime, lemon, orange, mandarin, grapefruit, cumquat, mulberry, jaboticaba, and bowen mango. There is also a 6m x 3m greenhouse with 4 raised garden beds.

The original cottage (built circa 1940) is 150m from main house and has been operated as a successful BnB business for 3 years. It has been renovated and consists of original timber flooring, one queen bedroom and one single bedroom, sunroom, lounge, kitchen, feature bathroom, and deck. A single bay lock-up garage on cement pad. Cottage is connected to two rainwater tanks providing 50,000 litres water storage. Cottage orchard consists of banana, kalamata olive, muscat grape, orange, lemon, Bowen mango, macadamia all well-established, and recently planted avocados. Available furnished and equipped to continue BnB operation by negotiation. Search Airbnb Proston to view: Ruby's Cottage.

Quality infrastructure includes:
• Close to main house, 15m x 7m steel lock-up shed, fully plumbed with power, on cement base with two bays with roller doors (one extra high has remote operation) as well as a large workshop space with two access doors. A 6kw solar system is installed on the shed and connected to the main house.
• 12m x 6m original dairy in timber construction and cement base has 3-phase power and water access, lock-up storage room for equipment and currently functions as the on-farm workshop.
• Original barn in timber construction with dirt floor currently used for tractor/machinery storage and hay shed.
• 7m x 3m steel shed in paddock, currently used for hay storage.
• 5m x 3m chicken coup
• Property is divided into 10 small paddocks for intensive rotational grazing. 8 out of 10 paddocks have water troughs connected to the Proston Rural Water Supply Scheme and a gravity-feed 3000 litre back-up water supply tank.
• Large dam.
• Established fodder includes Green Panic, Rhodes grass, Pangola, Siratro and other legumes.
• Satellite wifi installed at both house and cottage.

Machinery/equipment available by negotiation:
• John Deere 2250 tractor (55hp)
• Howard heavy duty 6ft slasher
• Disc plough 6ft
• Stick rake 6ft
• Paddock brand PTO drive wood chipper for up to 16cm rounds
• 1 ton steel feed storage bin with hinged lid
• Various hay feeders
• +/- 20 steel cattle panels with gate panel
• Cub cadet zero turn mower 65 inch
• Toyota Hilux 2wd farm ute
• Polaris 500 single seat ATV
• 700 small square high quality grassy hay bales.

The Phone Code for this property is: 86785. Please quote this number when phoning or texting.

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